Finding the Third Proportional to 18,314 and 27,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,314 and 27,459 is: 41,170.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,314 : 27,459 = 27,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,314/27,459 = 27,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,314x = 27,459 × 27,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,314x = 753,996,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,996,681/18,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,170.51
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